diff --git a/auth/permissions.py b/auth/permissions.py
index f0570c155..6c015cf7e 100644
--- a/auth/permissions.py
+++ b/auth/permissions.py
@@ -235,7 +235,8 @@ class ViewTeamPermission(Permission):
 
 
 class AlwaysFailPermission(Permission):
-  pass
+  def can(self):
+    return False
 
 
 @identity_loaded.connect_via(app)